Castle looking to keep up gold standard with new crop of volunteers

Brodie Castle – volunteers sought.

One of Moray’s major tourist attractions is gearing up for a busy summer season – and hoping to attract more volunteers before doors are opened again in just two weeks.

Volunteers are being sought for a variety of roles at Brodie Castle – from welcoming visitors to helping staff the tea rooms or act as tour guides.

Brodie Castle for the first National Trust for Scotland attraction that gained a gold award for eco-friendly tourism last year, setting a standard that they hope can be maintained in 2015.

Manager Shona Ferguson said: “We have a good number of volunteers – but there is always a turnover each year.

“Our volunteers come from a wide area with some coming in for just one day each week and others for several days a week. We would hope to recruit before we open [on March 29] so that we have a chance to get them working along with other experienced staff and volunteers right away.”

Following a qualifying period as a Brodie Castle volunteer, staff receive a card that provides them with free entry to other National Trust for Scotland properties and shop discounts.

Anyone interested is being asked to contact Shona Ferguson by emailing sferguson@nts.org.uk or by telephone on 01309 641371.

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